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Psycho
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Alfred Hitchcock. With Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh, Vera Miles.
8.4/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
When larcenous real estate clerk Marion Crane goes on the lam with a wad of cash and hopes of starting a new life, she ends up at the notorious Bates Motel, where manager Norman Bates cares for his housebound mother.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTWhen larcenous real estate clerk Marion Crane goes on the lam with a wad of cash and hopes of starting a new life, she ends up at the notorious Bates Motel, where mana…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Psycho.
MoviHero lists June 22, 1960 as the release date for Psycho. Alfred Hitchcock is the listed director. The listed cast includes Anthony Perkins as Norman Bates, Janet Leigh as Marion Crane, Vera Miles as Lila Crane, John Gavin as Sam Loomis. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJune 22, 1960
GenresMystery · Thriller · Horror
Runtime1h 49m
DirectorAlfred Hitchcock
CastAnthony Perkins as Norman Bates, Janet Leigh as Marion Crane, Vera Miles as Lila Crane, John Gavin as Sam Loomis
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Psycho right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Psycho runs 1h 49m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 8.4/10 from 11,436 votes. Updated Nov 12, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending7/10
Scary10/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability7/10
Attention Required6/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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Viewer reaction
““We all go a little mad sometimes. Haven't you?” A Phoenix secretary, Marion Crane (Janet Leigh), embezzles $40,000 and rashly flees town, ending up at…”
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“Required viewing. Final rating:★★★½ - I really liked it. Would strongly recommend you give it your time.”
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“My most favourite film from the master of suspense.”
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“Amazingly, this is my first ever viewing, not sure why I waited so long, but finally got around to it.”
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“There is so much more to this film than just that famous scene in the shower - and so much of it belongs to the…”
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